Styling a garden isn’t only about landscaping or choosing furniture for your outdoor spaces, garden decor may add a lot to the style of the space, too, making it more eye-catching, stylish, polished or fun. One of the coolest ideas of such decor is stacked pots, which can be easily realized by you yourself and besides being cool is also very functional.
What Are Stacked Pots?
Stacked pot or planters are towers that you can make of any pots, planters and even boxes or bathtubs if you want. The idea is quite simple: placing them on each other choosing a smaller diameter each time and giving them a cohesive look with the same color, pattern or design.
![black and white pot stack This black and white pot stack features colorful flowers and will make them stand out in such a monochromatic backdrop.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/black-and-white-pot-stack.jpg)
This black and white pot stack features colorful flowers and will make them stand out in such a monochromatic backdrop.
![black planter decor Decorate your front porch with a pot tower adding bright flowers of your choice and stenciling the pots themselves.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/black-planter-decor.jpg)
Decorate your front porch with a pot tower adding bright flowers of your choice and stenciling the pots themselves.
![black pot stack herbs A cute black pot garden with herbs and quotes written with a white sharpie is a cool idea for a modern space.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/black-pot-stack-herbs.jpg)
A cute black pot garden with herbs and quotes written with a white sharpie is a cool idea for a modern space.
![black pots greenery A black pot stack with various succulents, ferns and cascading greenery is a cool decor idea with a modern feel.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/black-pots-greenery.jpg)
A black pot stack with various succulents, ferns and cascading greenery is a cool decor idea with a modern feel.
![blue planter stack Blue pots paired with pink blooms look very bright and contrasting and will add interest to any of your spaces.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/blue-planter-stack.jpg)
Blue pots paired with pink blooms look very bright and contrasting and will add interest to any of your spaces.
![blue pot stack blooms Another topiary alternative for your porch: a stack of turquoise planters with colorful blooms, succulents, cacti and bright pebbles.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/blue-pot-stack-blooms.jpg)
Another topiary alternative for your porch: a stack of turquoise planters with colorful blooms, succulents, cacti and bright pebbles.
![bright pansies A simple terracotta tower is made bold and catchy with contrasting pansies and smaller white and purple blooms that stand out in the backdrop.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/bright-pansies.jpg)
A simple terracotta tower is made bold and catchy with contrasting pansies and smaller white and purple blooms that stand out in the backdrop.
![colorful planter stack A colorful polka dot planter stack with red and pink blooms is a fun and cool decoration for a porch or to line up the path.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/colorful-planter-stack.jpg)
A colorful polka dot planter stack with red and pink blooms is a fun and cool decoration for a porch or to line up the path.
![colorful porch decor A yellow and blue planter stack with blooms is a lovely porch decoration, add words that are traditional for such decor.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/colorful-porch-decor.jpg)
A yellow and blue planter stack with blooms is a lovely porch decoration, add words that are traditional for such decor.
![colorful porch stack A green and yellow planter stack with bright blooms and greenery is a cool outdoor decoration that is suitable for a garden or a porch.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/colorful-porch-stack.jpg)
A green and yellow planter stack with bright blooms and greenery is a cool outdoor decoration that is suitable for a garden or a porch.
![colorful stack Add color and mark the herbs adding letters to each planter to make your little herb garden look cooler and brighter.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/colorful-stack.jpg)
Add color and mark the herbs adding letters to each planter to make your little herb garden look cooler and brighter.
![front door pots Two mini stacks of planters with lovely pansies and outdoor lamps on top are a perfect solution for a porch.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/front-door-pots.jpg)
Two mini stacks of planters with lovely pansies and outdoor lamps on top are a perfect solution for a porch.
What Are Stacked Pots Advantages?
First of all, stacked pots are a smart way to upcycle old planters, bowls, mugs and even buckets. This construction doesn’t take much floor space, which allows you to have more plants or blooms in one piece, even if the nook for it is small. It also lets you turn a little corner into a whole glass house as several such stacks will hold a lot of plants. Such a decoration can be used as a vertical garden, it can be larger or smaller, and you may even place it in your balcony to grow some fresh herbs. Stacked pots are a cool design feature that can also personalize your garden, beautifully line up a path or accent your porch instead of some topiaries.
![herb planter stack Another idea of growing herbs is stacking planters with them, such vertical structures can be placed anywhere you like.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/herb-planter-stack.jpg)
Another idea of growing herbs is stacking planters with them, such vertical structures can be placed anywhere you like.
![mini herb garden A balcony herb garden made of stained boxes stacked and fresh herbs with markers is a very cute and stylish idea.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/mini-herb-garden.jpg)
A balcony herb garden made of stained boxes stacked and fresh herbs with markers is a very cute and stylish idea.
![multi tiered garden Create your own multi-tier vertical garden using various terracotta bowls and planting whatever you like in them.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/multi-tiered-garden.jpg)
Create your own multi-tier vertical garden using various terracotta bowls and planting whatever you like in them.
![planter stack hanging A planter and bowl stack with succulents and an angel on top and a hook to hang something else to it or attach another stack.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/planter-stack-hanging.jpg)
A planter and bowl stack with succulents and an angel on top and a hook to hang something else to it or attach another stack.
![plastic planter blooms Style the pots adding color or stencils that you like, it can be a nice rustic outdoor or just porch decoration.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/plastic-planter-blooms.jpg)
Style the pots adding color or stencils that you like, it can be a nice rustic outdoor or just porch decoration.
![plastic pot succulents Plastic pots can be also stacked, just make sure the lowest is heavy enough to avoid its falling or moving.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/plastic-pot-succulents.jpg)
Plastic pots can be also stacked, just make sure the lowest is heavy enough to avoid its falling or moving.
![pots colorful blooms A post composed of pots and extra bold flowers of various kinds is a cool and chic idea you can pull off.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/pots-colorful-blooms.jpg)
A post composed of pots and extra bold flowers of various kinds is a cool and chic idea you can pull off.
![primula blooms A cute alternative to a porch topiary made of terracotta and with bright primulas is a gorgeous and easy to make.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/primula-blooms.jpg)
A cute alternative to a porch topiary made of terracotta and with bright primulas is a gorgeous and easy to make.
![purple planter stack Play with colors creating a stack of bright violet pots and adding greenery or herbs to it, here a large bathtub is the base.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/purple-planter-stack.jpg)
Play with colors creating a stack of bright violet pots and adding greenery or herbs to it, here a large bathtub is the base.
![red and blue pots A contrasting tower of red and pale blue pots, with some greenery and bright foliage for even more color.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/red-and-blue-pots.jpg)
A contrasting tower of red and pale blue pots, with some greenery and bright foliage for even more color.
![red pot stack This cool and contrasting tower presents red pots and fresh herbs growing and will give interest to the garden.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/red-pot-stack.jpg)
This cool and contrasting tower presents red pots and fresh herbs growing and will give interest to the garden.
![red stack bright succulents Go for a color statement creating a red planter tower and adding some succulents or various colors to it, bright blooms will do, too.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/red-stack-bright-succulents.jpg)
Go for a color statement creating a red planter tower and adding some succulents or various colors to it, bright blooms will do, too.
![succulent stack A mini planter tower featuring various kinds of succulents and groundcovers is a cool and eye-catchy decoration.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/succulent-stack.jpg)
A mini planter tower featuring various kinds of succulents and groundcovers is a cool and eye-catchy decoration.
How To Make Stacked Pot Garden?
That’s very easy: find an assortment of planters or other containers that you are going to use. Keep in mind that at least the lowest piece should be heavy enough to hold the construction in place and avoid its falling. Personalize or make the stack look cohesive using some paint, stencils, stickers or whatever else you like. The next steps are all the same: placing soil and plants and putting one more planter on top. As for the plants, you can grow anything that you like: from herbs and veggies to succulents and bright flowers. Now place your stack where you want it to be and enjoy the look!
![terracotta bowls A creative terracotta bowl stack with succulents of various shades, a little fairy garden with figurines on top.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/terracotta-bowls.jpg)
A creative terracotta bowl stack with succulents of various shades, a little fairy garden with figurines on top.
![terracotta bright blooms A bright outdoor decoration of a planter tower with extra bold primulas and some other blooms to infuse your outdoor space with blooms without a garden bed.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/terracotta-bright-blooms.jpg)
A bright outdoor decoration of a planter tower with extra bold primulas and some other blooms to infuse your outdoor space with blooms without a garden bed.
![terracotta garden A terracotta pot stack with herbs is a nice perfect solution to get fresh herbs without wasting floor space.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/terracotta-garden.jpg)
A terracotta pot stack with herbs is a nice perfect solution to get fresh herbs without wasting floor space.
![terracotta planter A stack of large terracotta bowls with succulents of various colors is a cool outdoor decoration you can make.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/terracotta-planter.jpg)
A stack of large terracotta bowls with succulents of various colors is a cool outdoor decoration you can make.
![terracotta pot stack herbs A small stack of terracotta pots with herbs and markers is always a good idea, for a garden, balcony or any other space.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/terracotta-pot-stack-herbs.jpg)
A small stack of terracotta pots with herbs and markers is always a good idea, for a garden, balcony or any other space.
![terracotta stack with succulents A small yet very pretty terracotta planter stack with succulents of various colors is a cool idea for a garden or a balcony.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/terracotta-stack-with-succulents.jpg)
A small yet very pretty terracotta planter stack with succulents of various colors is a cool idea for a garden or a balcony.
![terracotta stack Even if your planters are small, you can still make a cool stack of them with some spectacular succulents or other plants.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/terracotta-stack.jpg)
Even if your planters are small, you can still make a cool stack of them with some spectacular succulents or other plants.
![terracotta urn stack Tall terracotta urns stacked, with succulents and cacti, are a cool solution for styling an outdoor space, great for lining a path.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/terracotta-urn-stack.jpg)
Tall terracotta urns stacked, with succulents and cacti, are a cool solution for styling an outdoor space, great for lining a path.
![terracotta urns succulents A large terracotta pot succulent garden including pot stacks is a fresh way to organize a big garden without wasting much floor space.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/terracotta-urns-succulents.jpg)
A large terracotta pot succulent garden including pot stacks is a fresh way to organize a big garden without wasting much floor space.
![vintage urn stack Such a stack of vintage urns with bright blooms and greenery is a lovely decoration for any outdoor space and will look chic on the porch.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/vintage-urn-stack.jpg)
Such a stack of vintage urns with bright blooms and greenery is a lovely decoration for any outdoor space and will look chic on the porch.
![whimsically shaped bowls This stack of whimsically shaped terracotta bowls with succulents and pebbles will be a bold decoration for any outdoor space.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/whimsically-shaped-bowls.jpg)
This stack of whimsically shaped terracotta bowls with succulents and pebbles will be a bold decoration for any outdoor space.
![wood planter stack This wood planter stack perfectly fits in the corner and allows you growing fresh herbs in your balcony anytime.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/wood-planter-stack.jpg)
This wood planter stack perfectly fits in the corner and allows you growing fresh herbs in your balcony anytime.